The only one of four people convicted of the killing of Suzanne Capper to still be behind bars is to be released. The torture and death of the 16-year-old schoolgirl shocked Britain and a consequent 22-day trial reduced jurors to tears.
23.04.2023 - 07:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Getting on the property market is a difficult task for first-time buyers today thanks to soaring house prices and rising mortgage rates. But one proven way that you can get a foot on the ladder quicker is through buying a doer-upper.
Not only can run-down, older properties be bought for a much cheaper price but, if you can find a hidden gem that's in a great location too, then you'll reap the benefits when it comes to selling it on in the future.
First-time buyers Ellen and Jack saw potential in a dated rental property in Stockport, which they described as ‘the worst house on the nicest street'. After buying it under their budget for £200,000, they have since transformed it into a lovely two-bed starter home.
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Ellen, 25, spoke to the Manchester Evening News as part of our Where I Live series. Each week we chat to a different homeowner about their buying and renovation journey; and then take a look inside to see how they've made their house a home.
Ellen, who grew up in Chorlton, says she has had ambitions to own her own property since leaving university.
"Pretty much as soon as I finished university I wanted to get on the property ladder. I’d had pretty bad experiences with renting whilst at uni and all the delights of a student house so I thought I would much rather move back home, save up and then be able to buy my own house," she said.
Ellen and her boyfriend Jack each lived at home whilst saving up to buy, which they acknowledge was a big factor in helping them to save.
"I moved back in with my parents and my boyfriend was already living at home. That massively helped us to save, I don’t think we would have been able to do it without
The only one of four people convicted of the killing of Suzanne Capper to still be behind bars is to be released. The torture and death of the 16-year-old schoolgirl shocked Britain and a consequent 22-day trial reduced jurors to tears.
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